Removing The Dryer Door; Removing The Front Panel - Whirlpool 27' Job Aid

Removing the Dryer Door

1. Remove the toe panel.
2. Pull down and unhook and remove the left and right door springs. (Fig. 36)
3. Open dryer door. Remove the screws from each door hinge. (Fig. 37) Remove dryer door by
sliding it off of hinges.
4. Slide new door onto hinges. Align screw holes in hinges. Reinstall hinge screws into new
dryer door. Close dryer door.
5. Hook long, skinny end of door spring into left hinge. Pulling down on spring, hook other end
into bottom front of cabinet. Repeat with other spring.
6. Snap toe panel into place.
Fig. 36

Removing the Front Panel

1. Remove the dryer top.
2. Remove the toe panel.
3. Remove the lint screen.
4. Release the two (2) door springs.
5. Remove the two screws attaching
the lint duct to the dryer and remove the lint duct.
6. Remove the two (2) screws at the bottom and the
two (2) screws at the top of the front panel. (Fig. 38)
7. Pull wiring harness out of clips inside top side of dryer.
Disconnect the wiring harness. (Fig. 39)
8. Lift up and remove front panel. (Fig. 40)
Fig. 39
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Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 40